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A Quiet Morning at the Gardens

Skip the crowds and start your day with peace, greenery, and a fresh coffee before the city fully wakes up.

Best time: noneAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 09:00

    Copper Door Coffee Roasters

    Grab a coffee at Copper Door Coffee Roasters. It is just two minutes from the anchor, making it the perfect quick stop to start your morning before heading out.

  2. 09:15

    Denver Botanic Gardens

    Walk to the Denver Botanic Gardens. Arriving at 09:00 lets you enjoy the array of flowers and plants from around the world in relative peace. The grounds are open from 09:00 to 17:00 daily, so you have the whole morning to explore the quiet corners and free WiFi before the midday rush.

  3. 10:30

    Hive Garden Bistro

    Stay for lunch at Hive Garden Bistro. It is located within the gardens, just three minutes from the anchor. You can enjoy fresh food with plentiful outdoor seating under a trellace positioned by a beautiful water feature, extending your stay in this serene environment.

Local tip

The gardens are open 09:00 to 17:00. Arriving right at opening time is the best way to avoid crowds and enjoy the peace and quiet mentioned in the description.

Check before you go

  • Copper Door Coffee Roasters opens at 07:00.
  • Denver Botanic Gardens and Hive Garden Bistro open at 09:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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